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How to get fromWinchester to Cardiganby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Winchester to Cardigan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Winchester to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain train
    3. Take the train from Swansea to Whitlandtrain train
    5h 56m
    £195–287

  2. Drive  197.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Winchester to Cardigancar car 197.7 mi
    4h 2m
    £49–71

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Worthy Lane Coach Park to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp3
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus bus 112 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    8h 44m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Winchester to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain train
    3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
    4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    7h 17m

  5. Train, bus via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    8h 35m

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  • Distance: 256 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Winchester, England and Cardigan, Wales?

You can take a train from Winchester to Cardigan via Reading, Swansea, and Whitland in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Worthy Lane Coach Park to Finch Square A via Sophia Gardens, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 8h 44m.

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